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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1946
Page
9
Foreign ministers meeting in Paris remains divided over issuing invitations for a new peace conference. Molotov argues for a strict procedural code before inviting nations, while Byrnes and Bevin urge immediate invitations. Session to resume. risk of postponing the conference grows if stalemate continues.
Police found no motive in the death by own action of Charles Vogel a hotel worker who leaped from the Empire State Building observation tower. Vogel jumped twice after spending his last money for the ride and fell to a setback where his body was recovered 55 floors below.
Eight Lancaster bombers began a 12 000 mile good will tour of the United States to join army air force day events in Los Angeles on August 1 and later visit Sant Antonin on August 3 as part of the Pathfinder unit squadron 35 rotation.
A nationwide survey notes meat prices rose modestly above old ceilings after OPA ended. The American Meat Institute says actual costs stayed similar to pre OPA levels while subsidies ended. Rent controls and store prices vary by region with strikes and shortages reported in Philadelphia Atlantic City and Michigan.
In Manila near Fort McKinley the outskirts hosted a clash between unidentified bands shortly after midnight. An American sentry fired a shotgun but caused no known injuries as Philippine army military police intervened to disperse the combatants. The dispute's cause remains unclear whether political factions or rival criminals.
Six masked robbers armed with weapons raided Boblo Island near Windsor Ontario early today and fled by motor launch with at least 313000. The incident mirrors a similar pirate style hold up on August 20 last year when three employees were held up and $10000 stolen.
Washington reports Fort Bliss, once home to cavalry training in pre war days, becomes a rocket test center under Gen. Jacob L. Devers. Maj. Gen. John L. Homer will command the center as the Army develops long range guided missiles for artillery use, with testing of V-2 rockets at White Sands, New Mexico.
In Philadelphia on July 8 a large enraged rat escaped a mousetrap and chased Louis Somershoe his wife and two young sons back into their house after they returned from a weekend away. Officer Joe Kelly arrived and dispatched the rat with his baton.
A large blaze at Wendover Army Air Field near the Utah Nevada line caused an estimated 3.0 to 1.5 million dollars in damage. Six airplanes, one hangar, and seven smaller buildings were lost but no injuries were reported.
Brig. Gen. Roger M. Ramey confirmed a theft of an atomic bomb test film from a package labeled top secret. The thief reportedly obtained only an unimportant sequence of the practice drop, with the film en route to Rochester for speed tests.
Weather outlook for San Antonio and vicinity shows partly cloudy skies Monday afternoon and night and Tuesday. Monday’s high near 96 with a low around 74, Tuesday high about 96 and low near 76, Sunday’s high 95 and low 72.
Howard Hughes 45 sustained third degree burns and possible skull fracture after his powerful AFI plane crashed into three Beverly Hills houses. Actress Rosemary de Camp was slightly injured. Hughes was pulled from the wreck and later regained consciousness. Firefighters and Marine Sgt. Durkin aided survivors as homes suffered extensive damage.
Miguel Aleman of the PRI declared victory after a nationwide election marred by fraud accusations from opposition leader Ezequiel Paja. Two deaths occurred at a provincial polling place as the army policed dispersed crowds amid reported disorders across states.
Marvin Lee Hatcher, ten, and brother Henry staged a cowboy and Indian encounter in Dallas in July 1946. A pretend Indian lunge caused a deep scalp laceration sending Marvin to hospital for treatment of the wound.
In a grand ceremony at St Peter's Basilica Pope Pius XII proclaimed Frances Xavier Cabrini a saint. The event drew 17 cardinals 60 bishops and thousands of followers from China Argentina Nicaragua Spain Brazil and the United States. Cabrini founded orphanages schools and hospitals over 29 years and will be venerated on December 22 the anniversary of her 1917 Chicago death.
Senate debate looms as Barkley reports White House optimism on renewing the OPA price controls bill. Truman aides warn of possible filibuster while lawmakers push amendments and warn of opposition from OPA critics.
Agriculture Department data show 18,316,000 acres in cotton cultivation on July 1, up 3.2 percent from a year earlier. No yield forecast was issued, but at 251 pounds per acre and with July acreage harvested, production could reach about 9,158,000 bales this year.
A U S military tribunal convicted two more Japanese officers for participation in torture and killings of over 2000 Filipino civilians on Panay island in late 1943. Second Lt Noriyuki Otsuka received a life sentence while Tadataka Kuwano was given life imprisonment.
A Meade committee investigator testified that Thomas OConnell was offered a 10000 yearly post and 500 in cash to delay the senate inquiry into wartime contractors. Benjamin Fields, a Washington public relations man, claimed he proposed a New Mexico gubernatorial campaign job for Joseph L Martinez and paid 500 to cover the plate.
Scant attire prompts orders aboard the Empress of Scotland as Lt. Col. Casper warns about improper dress among about 250 women passengers, including 82 from an AMY camp show unit. He reminds of 2000 troops aboard and notes some sunbathing on deck while others tease or whistle at the outfits.
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